Is Camerupt Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
Fire/Ground with AbilityMagma Armor preventing freeze. Trade-only. If imported, handles Surge and Erika. The 4x Water weakness makes Misty, Lorelei, and half the routes dangerous.
Brock's typing presses Numel's defenses.
Misty's Pokemon outpace and outclass Numel here.
Numel trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.
Numel trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.
Numel trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.
Numel trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Numel trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.
Numel trades roughly evenly with Giovanni's team.
Lorelei's team hits Numel's weaknesses hard.
Bruno's team hits Numel's weaknesses hard.
Numel trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.
Lance's typing presses Numel's defenses.
Terry's team hits Numel's weaknesses hard.
Camerupt cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. On GBA, cross-region trading unlocks post-game after Celio's Sevii Islands Ruby & Sapphire quest. The Switch re-release supports only one-way transfers out to Pokemon HOME. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 33.
- After Lt. Surge
- TM28GroundDig120100%10
- After Erika
- TM35FireFlamethrower135100%15
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- LV 37GroundEarthquake150100%10
- LV 45FireEruption225100%5
- After Blaine
- TM38FireFire Blast16585%5
- TUTORNormalExplosion250100%5
- After Giovanni
- TM50FireOverheat19590%5
- Post-Game
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Camerupt in FireRed & LeafGreen
A level 33 evolution of Numel produces Camerupt. Trade the base form from Hoenn's Mt. Chimney, then grind through 33 levels. Nothing in this line begins inside FireRed or LeafGreen.
How to Obtain Camerupt in FRLG
Step 1Obtain NumelCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Ruby & SapphireAvailableCatch in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 112, then trade to the current game via link cable.CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom EmeraldAvailableCatch in Emerald via Walking · Route 112, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCELATER APPEARANCELATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Viridian Forest · Radio: Hoenn Sound.LATER APPEARANCELATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 112.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Route 227.HOME TRANSFERNot TradeablePokemon HOME on Switch FireRed & LeafGreen is permanently deposit-only — once it launches, Numel can be sent from this game into HOME, but never transferred in.
Step 2Camerupt ✓
Camerupt Weakness
Camerupt's Fire/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water and Ground. Water hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. The Fire/Ground typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Solid Rock reduces SE moves damage, further improving the defensive spread.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Water |
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Camerupt Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Camerupt
 Squirtle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 4x125-147%KO Dig 2x34-42% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x109-130%KO Water Pulse 4x75-91% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x100-119%KO Water Pulse 4x70-83% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 4x125-147%KO Dig 2x34-42% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x109-130%KO Water Pulse 4x75-91% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x100-119%KO Water Pulse 4x70-83% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Vaporeon builds →Waterfall 4x174-205%KO Dig 2x31-36% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 4x109-130%KO Earthquake 2x83-98% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 4x116-136%KO Dig 2x31-36% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x107-126%KO Water Pulse 4x73-86% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Vaporeon builds →Surf 4x206-242%KO Dig 2x32-38% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Gyarados builds →Surf 4x133-158%KO Earthquake 2x84-99% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Wartortle builds →Surf 4x138-164%KO Dig 2x30-36% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Nidoking builds →Surf 4x113-133%KO Earthquake 2x108-127%KO | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Vaporeon builds →Surf 4x206-242%KO Dig 2x32-38% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Gyarados builds →Surf 4x133-158%KO Earthquake 2x84-99% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Wartortle builds →Surf 4x138-164%KO Dig 2x30-36% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Vaporeon builds →Surf 4x197-232%KO Dig 2x29-35% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Gyarados builds →Hydro Pump 4x156-184%KO Earthquake 2x82-96% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift | ||
 Blastoise Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Blastoise builds →Surf 4x160-188%KO Earthquake 2x58-69% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Gyarados builds →Hydro Pump 4x161-190%KO Earthquake 2x84-99% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Vaporeon builds →Surf 4x207-244%KO Dig 2x30-36% | ||
 Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Cinnabar Island Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Omastar builds →Surf 4x214-252%KO Mud Shot 2x27-32% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift | ||
Blastoise Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Blastoise builds →Surf 4x168-199%KO Earthquake 2x61-72% | ||
 Suicune Water | A | |
Obtain MethodRoaming Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Suicune builds →Surf 4x174-205%KO Dig 2x34-40% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Gyarados builds →Hydro Pump 4x159-187%KO Earthquake 2x84-99% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 4x256-302%KO Dig 2x30-35% | ||
Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Cinnabar Island Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Omastar builds →Hydro Pump 4x266-314%KO Mud Shot 2x26-31% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Jolteon builds →
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A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves View Magneton builds →
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A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityKeeneye ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Skarmory builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Registeel builds →Explosion66-77% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Camerupt View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin16-18% Explosion76-90% Earthquake 2x62-73% | ||
Camerupt Evolutions
Camerupt is what Numel becomes. Breed it for Numel eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Numel pushed Camerupt to 460 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +40. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Camerupt to get Numel eggs easily using 102 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Defense Curl, Howl and 3 more.
FRLG Camerupt Best Moveset
100 Attack and 105 Sp. Atk hit from both sides on a Fire/Ground frame. AbilityMagma Armor prevents freeze. MoveEarthquake for Ground TermStab from Attack and MoveFlamethrower for Fire from Sp. Atk. The moveset fires mixed attacks, but 40 Speed is catastrophically slow, acting last against everything competitive.
Best Build
Camerupt best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Fire Blast
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
You'll want to breed for Body Slam and Defense Curl on Camerupt. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Eruption and Overheat, they expand what Camerupt can actually threaten in practice.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
If angered, the humps on its back erupt in a shower of molten lava. It lives in the craters of volcanoes.
Camerupt FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
Camerupt isn't catchable in FireRed & LeafGreen. Obtain one in Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald, then trade it to FireRed & LeafGreen.
Game Availability
Available since Ruby & Sapphire, Camerupt appears in 15 games spanning 8 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves